EventsThis Thursday (Aug. 7) at 7pm, authors Linda and David Mullally talk about their new outdoors guide, 'Best Hikes With Dogs: Central California' (Mountaineers Books). The event takes place at REI Saratoga.

KidsThe latest edition of Redwood City's activity-rich Target Family Days is all about Hawaii, and features musicians Ledward Kaapana and Mike Kaawa, along with lots of projects for kids. It takes place Sunday (Aug. 10), noon–4pm, in downtown Redwood City.